Access to Information, Privacy & Parliamentary Affairs Associate

Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV); Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) is seeking an Access to Information, Privacy & Parliamentary Affairs Associate to support day-to-day information access, privacy, and parliamentary response functions.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, you will manage requests from intake to closure, coordinate with internal teams and subsidiaries, and prepare accurate responses for review and approval.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in access to information, privacy, records management, parliamentary affairs, corporate secretariat, public administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Process Access to Information and Privacy requests from intake through file closure, including logging requests, retrieving records, tracking consultations, and preparing disclosure packages.
• Conduct line-by-line review of records and recommend the application of exemptions and exclusions, escalating sensitive matters involving commercial interests, third-party information, or Cabinet confidences.
• Liaise with internal record holders, third parties, and other government institutions to gather records and complete consultations within statutory timelines.
• Draft correspondence to requesters, including acknowledgement, extension, and final response letters.
• Maintain complete and accurate case files and records of decisions.
• Respond to day-to-day privacy questions from employees and elevate complex matters to the Vice President & Corporate Secretary.
• Support privacy breach response activities, privacy impact assessments, and related documentation.
• Help maintain privacy-related records and inventories, including information published through Info Source.
• Coordinate CDEV's responses to Parliamentary Questions, Order Paper Questions, and other government information requests, gathering input from subject matter experts across CDEV and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare first drafts of responses, briefing notes, and supporting materials for review and approval.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of information before submission and track requests to ensure deadlines are met.
• Track statutory deadlines, request volumes, and other performance metrics.
• Gather data and prepare draft content for the annual reports to Parliament on the administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, as well as other compliance reporting.
• Help develop and update templates, procedures, and guidance materials that improve consistency and efficiency.
• Stay current on changes to legislation, Treasury Board policies, and guidance, and flag potential impacts to the Vice President & Corporate Secretary.

Skills

ATIP processing

Privacy management

Parliamentary affairs

Policy coordination

Written communication

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Law/Public Administration/Political Science/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) advances economic prosperity for Canada by delivering financial and commercial expertise to the Government of Canada. A self-sustaining Crown corporation since 1982, CDEV is the federal government’s trusted advisor and active asset manager of more than $75B in strategic assets, operating at arm’s length and at the speed of business.

Headquartered in Toronto, with an office in Ottawa and governed by an independent board of directors, CDEV is regularly called upon to advise on and execute critical financial transactions, support priority policy objectives, and maximize the value of corporate assets in Canada’s best interest. In periods of economic pressure, CDEV brings the agility and rapid responsiveness required for government to act quickly and effectively. CDEV has four pillars of expertise:

1. Asset Management

2. Financial and Commercial Advice

3. Monetization and Divestments

Drawing on deep private and public sector experience, CDEV is responsible for the active management of over $75 billion of assets and programs through its eight subsidiaries, forming the CDEV Group of Companies. Its high-profile roles in recent years include the purchase and ongoing management of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the establishment of the $15-billion Canada Growth Fund, the establishment and management of the $10 billion Large Employer Tariff Loan (LETL) facility and the $10 billion federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, and the $2 billion financing agreement with Telesat to support Canada’s largest ever space program.

Position Overview

CDEV is seeking an Access to Information, Privacy & Parliamentary Affairs Associate to support the day-to-day delivery of the organization's access to information, privacy, and parliamentary response functions.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, the Advisor will help ensure CDEV meets its obligations under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act by managing requests from intake through to closure, coordinating with colleagues across CDEV and its subsidiaries, and preparing accurate, timely responses for review and approval.

This role is ideal for an early-career access, privacy, or public administration professional who is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to build expertise in a high-profile environment. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to the intersection of government, public accountability, and commercial interests, working closely with senior leaders on sensitive files.

Key Accountabilities

Access to Information & Privacy Requests

• Process Access to Information and Privacy requests from intake through file closure, including logging requests, retrieving records, tracking consultations, and preparing disclosure packages.
• Conduct line-by-line review of records and recommend the application of exemptions and exclusions, escalating sensitive matters involving commercial interests, third-party information, or Cabinet confidences.
• Liaise with internal record holders, third parties, and other government institutions to gather records and complete consultations within statutory timelines.
• Draft correspondence to requesters, including acknowledgement, extension, and final response letters.
• Maintain complete and accurate case files and records of decisions.

Privacy Support

• Respond to day-to-day privacy questions from employees and elevate complex matters to the Vice President & Corporate Secretary.
• Support privacy breach response activities, privacy impact assessments, and related documentation.
• Help maintain privacy-related records and inventories, including information published through Info Source.

Parliamentary & Government Requests

• Coordinate CDEV's responses to Parliamentary Questions, Order Paper Questions, and other government information requests, gathering input from subject matter experts across CDEV and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare first drafts of responses, briefing notes, and supporting materials for review and approval.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of information before submission and track requests to ensure deadlines are met.

Reporting & Administration

• Track statutory deadlines, request volumes, and other performance metrics.
• Gather data and prepare draft content for the annual reports to Parliament on the administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, as well as other compliance reporting.
• Help develop and update templates, procedures, and guidance materials that improve consistency and efficiency.
• Stay current on changes to legislation, Treasury Board policies, and guidance, and flag potential impacts to the Vice President & Corporate Secretary.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Undergraduate degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Information Management, Communications, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in access to information, privacy, records management, parliamentary affairs, corporate secretariat, public administration, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience processing access to information and/or privacy requests, including records review and the application of exemptions.
• Experience working within a Crown corporation, federal department, agency, or similarly regulated environment is required.
• An ATIP certificate (IAPP Certificate, CIPP/C, CIPM) or similar training (COR502, COR503, COR504) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the Access to Information Act, Privacy Act, and related Treasury Board policies and directives.
• Familiarity with privacy principles and records and information management practices.
• Familiarity with parliamentary processes, such as Order Paper Questions, is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned files while knowing when to elevate issues and seek guidance.
• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and accurate correspondence, briefing materials, and responses.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to explain processes and requirements clearly to colleagues.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues across the organization and with external partners.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada security clearance.

Why Join CDEV

CDEV plays a vital role in managing some of Canada’s most complex and high-profile investments and transactions on behalf of the Government of Canada. Joining CDEV means contributing to national economic and strategic outcomes through rigorous financial management, public accountability, and stewardship of billions of dollars in public assets.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of CDEV’s access to information, privacy, and parliamentary affairs function while building your expertise and working within a collaborative, fast-paced organization at the intersection of finance, public policy, and strategic investment.

CDEV’s employee value proposition is centered on building, developing and retaining a high-performing and commercially minded team. As a result of these efforts, CDEV earned the Great Place To Work in 2025.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and we will work with you if you require accessibility accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, pending that you let us know of your needs in advance. Note that only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.